New build thread; 48 Plymouth

[dwaynerz]

I think the rest of the story is that if the groom does not find a prize under the dot, he has to stay in India and become a computer tech adviser for Canadians and Americans.

ahhh. customer service. and i bet his name is peggey too

[moparjack44]

ahhh. customer service. and i bet his name is peggey too

that's what I'm thinking

[falconvan]

You think they'd all be running around cross-eyed. Remember the Steve Martin movie,"The Jerk" with the little handle he made to pull your glasses off?

[akrateffil]

Wasn't it called The optigrab?

[falconvan]

Since I'm waiting on the tie rod ends I spent part of the day under the body with a couple tubes of 3M paintable seam sealer and a putty knife. Quite a mess but well worth it.

[John Brian]

How about a picture showing where you caulked. I know I will be needing to seal up my cab soon but sure could use a idea where it sould be done.

[Itoldyouso]

I don't think I've ever heard anything bad about a Fatman setup, and it sounds like you feel the same way.

Don

[falconvan]

That's what I think, too, Don. I've seen a few of the 46-48 Mopars set up with Fatman's kit and the reviews have been positive. I did have one guy tell me the turning radius was reduced slightly from stock but once he got used to it, it didn't bother him. They had it two ways; weld on front frame stub with all MII parts or the dropped spindles, disc brakes, shock relocation, and Cavalier rack on the stock front end. I hope I made the right choice; we'll see once it goes down the road.

Here's a couple shots of that seam sealer; I took the picture laying on my back so it's a little disorienting. Basically any welded seam got sealed; then I'll go back and paint over it once it dries.

[John Brian]

I coated the entire under cab with Hurcliner Bedliner. I hope that will do the job of sealing off all the points that would be suspect to leak. I'll take another look to see if there are spots that might need caulk.

[Jack F]

Falcon,
What exactly did you use as the seam sealer?

Jack.

[falconvan]

3M™ Ultrapro™ MSP Sprayable Seam Sealer, 08374, Gray, 10.5 fl oz Cartridge

[Jack F]

Falcon,
Thanks.

[falconvan]

No problem, Jack. Well, we fought with this door for a few days trying to get it to line up right with no luck. Finally we called in one of the local old timers who looked at it and said that the minor dent in the fender and the cowl had apparently caused more than minor damage. The whole "A" pillar on that side had been pushed back about 5/8". He tried a hydraulic body jack to push it back but it rebounded as soon as you let it go. So it looks like we're going for some serious "A" pillar surgery. Luckily I had cut this piece from the other car so we have a donor. Now I'm really glad I farmed this out; I never would have saw this or figured it out myself.

[akrateffil]

Falconvan,
Sorry to hear about your set back, but at least it sounds like you are in good hands.
Andy

[falconvan]

No turning back now......